Prolatan, eye drops 0.005% 2.5ml 3 pcs.

Latanoprost, an analogue of prostaglandin F2 alpha, is a selective FP receptor agonist and reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing aqueous outflow, mainly by uveoscleral route, as well as through the trabecular meshwork. IOP lowering starts approximately 3 – 4 hours after the drug injection, the maximum effect is observed after 8 – 12 hours and the action lasts for at least 24 hours.

It is established that latanoprost has no significant effect on aqueous humor production and on hemato-ophthalmic barrier.

When used in therapeutic doses latanoprost has no significant pharmacological effect on cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

1 ml contains:

The active ingredients:

latanoprost – 0.05 mg,

Excipients:

benzalkonium chloride – 0.2 mg,

sodium chloride – 4.1 mg,

dinatrium hydrophosphate anhydrous – 4.74 mg,

sodium dihydrophosphate monohydrate – 4.6 mg,

d/i water – up to 1 ml.

How to take, the dosage

For adult patients and children after 1 year of age, the standard dosage is one drop of Prolatan solution once daily into the affected eye conjunctivally.
Optimal effect is achieved if the drug is applied in the evening.

If a dose is missed, the next dose is administered at the usual time.

Interaction

Contraindications

Side effects

Overdose

Overdose with Prolatan solution is characterized by redness of the conjunctiva and episclera, nausea, abdominal pain, sweating, hot flashes, fatigue, dizziness.

If necessary, symptomatic therapy should be administered.

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